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Originally Posted by mattgb
I have had some poor experiences importing stuff from HK/China via eBay  so, for me anyway, I would prefer to get from a real shop - especially for something this pricey. |
Well, haven't we all? HK, China, Taiwan... are risky places to get tech but normally the prices are out right absurd. I got the Reader from a US powerseller. I paid like $270 and came through customs nice and easy. Now they are even cheaper on ebay. SonyStore maintains the $299, I believe.
But one thing is clear, one has to chose his risks. I thought that $30+€90 was worth the try. Got it in 6 days.
I broke my Dell Axim X50v last week and, since Dell has discontinued them, I am waiting for a new X51v from ebay.
So far my problems with ebay have come through customs or by my foult when giving a PO Box instead of my address (once each).